Christmas Songs for String Orchestra

This is a charming medley of two European carols in 3/4 time and scored here in the key of G major -- The Infant King from Poland and Bring A Torch Jeannette, Isabella from France. Everyone gets a cha...

The addition of claves and egg shaker gives this traditional Christmas favorite an unexpected twist. No one will be able to resist the infectious atmosphere. In fact, they will want to hang mistletoe...

Beginners will be able to play a melody at your holiday concert by using this wonderful medley of How Great Our Joy, Joy to the World, and Jingle Bells. The key is D major and no rhythms other than qu...

A traditional carol with a distinctly non-traditional approach! Some old-time fiddling figures combine with the carol in a comfortable key of D major. Easy parts for violin, viola, and violoncello all...

Franz Gruber's Silent Night, arranged by Jeremy Martin, brings delicate warmth and peace to the holiday season. After a few years of gentle prodding by Lynne Latham to write a string arrangement for t...

Caryn Wiegand Neidhold devised a bubbly, multi-level arrangement of Jingle Bells with a dollop of holiday tradition and a dash of contemporary rock. Level 2.5 students work on their spiccato skills an...

The spritely Bohemian Carol of the Shepherds gives first violins a chance to play in third position, and celli also have some fun stretches. The mood here is light and dance-like. Warning: the tune ma...

This arrangement of Angels We have Heard on High was written for high school students looking for fun Christmas carols that require minimal rehearsals. Your students and audiences alike will enjoy thi...

The 19th century American lyricist of Away in a Manger remains anonymous even though two different composers set it to music following the American Civil War. The two melodies are woven together in co...

The spritely Bohemian Carol of the Shepherds gives first violins a chance to play in third position, and celli also have some fun stretches. The mood here is light and dance-like. Warning: the tune ma...

Everyone expects a bow on their presents! In this G Major piece, challenge your young musicians to expand their bowing techniques beyond the simple detaché bow. All parts have the opportunity to use s...

The 19th century American lyricist of Away in a Manger remains anonymous even though two different composers set it to music following the American Civil War. The two melodies are woven together in co...

A beloved carol set here with an original and enchanting new melody. Flowing vocal lines that are matched effectively with the natural rhythms of the text. The optional instrumental parts add a rich t...

Accompaniment for piano or strings and organ ad. lib. The string accompaniment may be used with W91 (SSA) and X169 (SATB).

This delightful, easy-to-play selection takes you on a two-and-a-half-minute tour of more Christmas carols than you can shake a candy cane at! With enough rehearsal time, even groups at the beginner l...

Celebrate the Christmas season with this special arrangement that combines well-known lullaby melodies such as the Brahms Lullaby and "Hush-a-bye Baby" with beloved Christmas carols "Away In a Manger"...